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Beautiful Roller

Beautiful Roller

Lilac-breasted Roller lands on a tree stump in East Africa.

Lilac-breasted Roller lands on a tree stump in East Africa.
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NIKON D850

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settings

Aperture 9/1 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 7000/10

location

location

Tanzania

upload_date

May, 2021

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169

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Awards

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Excellent. Like a studio portrait.

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Such a colorful and beautiful bird! I loved hearing Russell say it's name! Lol! Wonderful capture...details are amazing!

Breathtaking....

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That is the BEST lilac breasted roller photograph I've ever seen. Truly, Mark.

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Amazing shot I do love these Rollers:-) 😁

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I had to look again. Def getting a longer lens. Mine’s a 400, think I’ll get Nina’s 60-600 before my next trip. I’m jealous!

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